Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement Be Crystal Clear: 3 Truths and 2 Tips to Communicate with Impact [Archive]
Oct 7, 2025
Explore the hidden challenges of communication in relationships and business. Discover why we often overlook the obvious and how cognitive biases cloud our thinking. Learn to clarify your message by using one-sentence summaries to cut through assumptions. Delve into the concepts of bundling and unbundling to enhance problem-solving and create clarity. Gain practical tips to structure your communication for more effective feedback and discussions. Make the obvious truly obvious for impactful interactions!
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Missing The Obvious
- Sam Webster Harris shares how he often can’t find keys despite knowing where they are.
- He uses this to show people miss things hidden in plain sight even when they have the information.
Curse Of Knowledge Blocks Clarity
- The curse of knowledge makes it hard to imagine not knowing what you know.
- That gap explains why experts struggle to explain simple concepts to beginners.
Prioritize Understanding Over Impressing
- Focus on conveying information without confusing, boring, or annoying your audience.
- Let go of ego-driven goals like appearing smart and state the obvious instead.
